GRE Word List
PROPONENT
one who argues in favor of something : advocate
The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.
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|---|---|
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| inamorata | a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |